WW1 Imperial German 1914 Bavarian Crown Prince Rupprecht Sons Royalty Military Postcard

Original WWI-era German photographic postcard featuring Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria (Kronprinz Rupprecht von Bayern) posing with his two sons, Hereditary Prince Luitpold and Prince Albrecht.

This impressive royal family portrait shows Crown Prince Rupprecht wearing his decorated Imperial Bavarian military general’s uniform, complete with elaborate shoulder boards, numerous military decorations, orders, and medals.

Standing beside him are his two sons, dressed in formal civilian clothing.

The postcard is dated August 29, 1914, in the handwritten message on the reverse, making it an interesting early World War I historical collectible.

Original German Printed Caption:

“J. K. H. Kronprinz Rupprecht von Bayern, mit Erbprinz Luitpold u. Prinz Albrecht”

English Translation:

“His Royal Highness Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria, with Hereditary Prince Luitpold and Prince Albrecht.”

Historical Significance:

Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria (1869–1955) was one of Imperial Germany’s most prominent military commanders during World War I.

He commanded the German Sixth Army during the opening campaigns of 1914 and later commanded Army Group Rupprecht on the Western Front.

The postcard provides an attractive portrait of Bavarian royalty during the opening weeks of the First World War.

Postcard Details:

• Original WWI-era German photographic picture postcard.
• Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria with his two sons.
• Hereditary Prince Luitpold and Prince Albrecht.
• Crown Prince wearing a highly decorated Bavarian military uniform.
• Numerous military medals, orders, and decorations clearly visible.
• Attractive sepia-toned studio portrait.
• Photographer: Franz Grainer, Munich (München).
• Publisher: Verlag Percy Hein, München.
• Publisher’s postcard number 93.
• Reverse features an extensive handwritten German message.
• Handwritten date: August 29, 1914.
• Interesting early WWI German royal family and military history.

Reverse Inscription:

The handwritten message begins with a greeting to a family member and continues with personal correspondence written during the opening weeks of World War I.

The opening appears to read:

“Mein lieber guter …! 29.8.14”

Translation:

“My dear good …! August 29, 1914.”

The remaining handwriting is in old German cursive and is difficult to decipher completely from the photograph.

Condition:

Exceptional condition with sharp corners, hard to believe it is over 100 years old and was mailed through the post! The photographic image remains sharp and detailed, with excellent visibility of the royal family members and military decorations.

The reverse contains extensive period handwritten correspondence.

Please examine all photographs carefully for exact condition.

An excellent addition to any collection of Imperial German postcards, WWI military history, Bavarian royalty, Crown Prince Rupprecht, German royal families, Imperial German generals, antique photographic postcards, and World War I memorabilia.

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